Admission programs give prospective students an insider’s view into Bryant life
Admitted Student Days allow members of the Class of 2013 to interact with faculty, staff, and current students.
As an Admission Ambassador, Hannah Jorgensen ’09 (Spruce Head, ME) is often interacting with prospective Bryant students as she helps them through the college decision process. She always shares one piece of advice.
“Ask yourself, ‘Can I see myself going here?’ ” she says.
Accepted students will have the chance to picture themselves as a Bryant student over the next two weeks as part of Admitted Student Days. From April 6-10 and April 13-17, prospective members of the Class of 2013 will have the opportunity to interact with faculty, staff, and students and learn more about the Bryant community.
The program begins each day at 9:30 a.m. followed by a campus tour at 10 a.m. Activities include presentations by the Office of Admission, Student Affairs, and a current student, as well as lunch with a member of the Bryant community.
Jorgensen says it is helpful for students to visit a school again once they are accepted. During the college search process, they should evaluate the school and its programs. After being accepted, they need to determine if a school is the right fit for them.
“Take a good look around, and interact with faculty, staff, and students,” says Jorgensen. “This is how you will find the school that is best for you.”
Asking the right questions
Another Admission Ambassador, Cristina Connor ’10 (Rocky Hill, CT), says the deciding factor in coming to Bryant was the sense of community she felt when visiting campus.
“Bryant was the only school that met everything that I was looking for in my college experience,” says Connor.
When talking with prospective students, Connor tells them to prioritize what is most important. “Visit your potential schools as many times as possible and talk to students and professors,” she says.
“Don’t be afraid to ask if the school offers something you might be interested in because that could make all the difference in figuring out what school is best for you,” adds Student Ambassador Kevin Javier ’12 (New York, NY), who is an active member of the Bryant Players theatre troupe.
During the tours she conducts, Kaitlin Sidorsky ’10 (Rocky Point, NY) encourages students to map out where they want to be in four years and pick the college that will help them reach that goal. “I know Bryant can do that for so many people because it did it for me, and I have never regretted my decision since the first time I came to campus,” she says.
Finding a good fit
When speaking to prospective students, Spencer Eriksen ’11 (Bethlehem, CT) reminds them that the search process should be fun and exciting. He encourages them to make a list of the pros and cons of each school they are considering.
“You are going to be there for the next four years, and you want to be able to have fun while challenging yourself and getting the most out of the experience,” he says.
Emily Cue ’11 (Chelmsford, MA) says she tells students that the college years will be some of the most memorable ones of their lives. “Make those memories as positive as possible by finding a school that is the perfect fit for you,” she says.
Theresa Navarra ’12 (Lynbrook, NY), advises students to follow their hearts. “There are going to be plenty of people who think they know where you should spend your college career, but only you know where it is you want to be,” she says. “Be somewhere where you are truly happy, and find a school that challenges you while providing you with many opportunities. For me, that is Bryant.”
“Ask yourself, ‘Can I see myself going here?’ ” she says.
Accepted students will have the chance to picture themselves as a Bryant student over the next two weeks as part of Admitted Student Days. From April 6-10 and April 13-17, prospective members of the Class of 2013 will have the opportunity to interact with faculty, staff, and students and learn more about the Bryant community.
The program begins each day at 9:30 a.m. followed by a campus tour at 10 a.m. Activities include presentations by the Office of Admission, Student Affairs, and a current student, as well as lunch with a member of the Bryant community.
Jorgensen says it is helpful for students to visit a school again once they are accepted. During the college search process, they should evaluate the school and its programs. After being accepted, they need to determine if a school is the right fit for them.
“Take a good look around, and interact with faculty, staff, and students,” says Jorgensen. “This is how you will find the school that is best for you.”
Asking the right questions
Another Admission Ambassador, Cristina Connor ’10 (Rocky Hill, CT), says the deciding factor in coming to Bryant was the sense of community she felt when visiting campus.
“Bryant was the only school that met everything that I was looking for in my college experience,” says Connor.
When talking with prospective students, Connor tells them to prioritize what is most important. “Visit your potential schools as many times as possible and talk to students and professors,” she says.
“Don’t be afraid to ask if the school offers something you might be interested in because that could make all the difference in figuring out what school is best for you,” adds Student Ambassador Kevin Javier ’12 (New York, NY), who is an active member of the Bryant Players theatre troupe.
During the tours she conducts, Kaitlin Sidorsky ’10 (Rocky Point, NY) encourages students to map out where they want to be in four years and pick the college that will help them reach that goal. “I know Bryant can do that for so many people because it did it for me, and I have never regretted my decision since the first time I came to campus,” she says.
Finding a good fit
When speaking to prospective students, Spencer Eriksen ’11 (Bethlehem, CT) reminds them that the search process should be fun and exciting. He encourages them to make a list of the pros and cons of each school they are considering.
“You are going to be there for the next four years, and you want to be able to have fun while challenging yourself and getting the most out of the experience,” he says.
Emily Cue ’11 (Chelmsford, MA) says she tells students that the college years will be some of the most memorable ones of their lives. “Make those memories as positive as possible by finding a school that is the perfect fit for you,” she says.
Theresa Navarra ’12 (Lynbrook, NY), advises students to follow their hearts. “There are going to be plenty of people who think they know where you should spend your college career, but only you know where it is you want to be,” she says. “Be somewhere where you are truly happy, and find a school that challenges you while providing you with many opportunities. For me, that is Bryant.”
